The Specialist Certificate in Sports Medicine is for qualified practitioners who are passionate about extending their practice in sports and exercise medicine, working with athletes of all ages and abilities

As a student of this course you’ll have access to a network of internationally recognised experts in sports medicine and clinicians working with elite sports teams and institutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to appraise authentic expert consultations of real clinical cases.

This course is offered part time offering you the flexibility to plan your study around other commitments.

Course aims

This course is designed to extend your practice in sports and exercise medicine.

As part of this course, you will integrate theory, evidence and clinical reasoning in the management of athletes of all ages and abilities and train in the provision of advice on rehabilitation.

You’ll also approach athlete management aiming to optimise function, enhance sports performance and encourage safe physical activity and exercise participation in different sporting and population contexts.

Who the course is for

The course has been designed for doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists and exercise scientists with a minimum of three years sports medicine relevant clinical experience.The course structure allows you to tailor your subject choices to design a program that suits your professional needs and career goals.

Career outcomes

A Specialist Certificate in Sports Medicine will enhance graduates’ knowledge in sports medicine and will provide a valued qualification in this evolving industry.

Evidence-informed reasoning and decision making

You will critically evaluate contemporary evidence and innovations relevant to the management of athletes of different ages and abilities.

Who you will learn from

You’ll become part of an online learning community with access to clinical experts, and interactive videos from leading academics and clinicians. You will also develop an interprofessional network of colleagues who are passionate about excellence in sports and injury prevention and management.

Contact student support

You can talk with a dedicated online student support consultant via the chat function at the bottom right of this page or connect through by phone. Alternatively, click on the Enquire Now tab below and fill out the form to find out about key details relating to this program, including:

Course structure

To gain the Specialist Certificate in Sports Medicine you must complete 25 points comprising of:

Two 12.5-point core subjects.

Core subjects

Points

The Modern Athlete (Offered in Term 1 and Term 3)

12.5

The Modern Athlete The Modern Athlete (Offered in Term 1 and Term 3)

Explore the multi-faceted approach to modern athlete-centred management using a case-based approach. Students will appraise their own professional roles and responsibilities, consider special athlete populations and dissect challenges typical to the sports medicine environment.

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Offered in Term 2 and Term 4)

Engage in a best practice approach to the assessment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Focus will be on habilitation and rehabilitation strategies for optimising the neuromusculoskeletal health of individuals.

Workload

The estimated hours required for each subject is between 12 - 15 hours per week, but this varies for each student and depends on your task management and planning, familiarity with the material, reading style and speed.

The course is clinical in nature and assumes prior knowledge in subject areas including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, differential diagnosis and injury management. The selection committee reserves the right to make decisions on degrees that meet these requirements:

The course requires students to draw upon professional practice experience and specific case scenarios in lessons and assessments and therefore substantial post-qualifying experience is necessary to succeed in the course.

If you are not sure if you are eligible you are encouraged to submit your application for assessment or contact our student support team.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.

Students taking the course from overseas are not required to have an international student visa.

Fees and scholarships

Course

Points

Cost

Specialist Certificate in Sports Medicine

25 point program

A$6,112

Course fees are the same for both domestic and international students.

Your course is equivalent in quality and accreditation to an on-campus qualification. Each subject is designed by academics, subject coordinators and learning designers to deliver an interactive and enriching experience, with regular contact from lecturers, tutors and a dedicated online Student Support team.

The indicative fee for the course is based on one year of full-time study. In cases of part-time study, the fee is based on the study load that the student is taking. Fees are paid on a per subject basis each term, and total course fees are not required to be paid up-front.

The fees listed are the indicative costs for 2018. The University reviews fees annually. The indicative total course fee is based on typical subject enrolments, and includes an indexation of 5 per cent per annum.

Financial assistance and scholarships

The fees you pay for graduate study will vary depending on the type of enrolment or place you are offered.

If you are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government.

There are many bursaries and scholarships awarded by the University and specific faculties, based on a variety of criteria. Online students are encouraged to apply.

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a loan available to eligible students in domestic fee-paying places to help pay for all or part of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government sets limits on how much you can borrow. FEE-HELP loans are repaid through the taxation system. No loan fee applies to loans for postgraduate studies. Detailed information about eligibility for FEE-HELP is available from the Study Assist website.

Domestic scholarships

The Melbourne Scholarships Program is one of the most generous and comprehensive in Australia – supporting approximately 3000 students at the University. The scholarships program serves to both reward outstanding academic achievement and provide access for students who might otherwise be prevented from undertaking further study. For full details of all domestic graduate scholarships, visit the Future Students website.

Further information regarding financial aid options for current students is available on the Student Services website.

International scholarships

There are no scholarships available for overseas online students from the University of Melbourne. Companies, home universities, professional organisations and charities may provide scholarships.

Upcoming terms

Apply online

It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system.

You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.

Admissions for this course are not capped per intake, so you do not need to apply for multiple intakes. If you are unsure which intake you wish to apply for, please note that you can change your application later by contacting the student support team.

To complete your application you will require:

Course code SC-SPMED

A detailed CV, including work history if applicable and specifying if the positions were part time or full time and the number of years/months employed

Transcripts for ALL courses completed including an explanation of the grading system. Transcripts for previous studies undertaken at the University of Melbourne are not required. An academic transcript is an official record of your studies that lists all subjects you have undertaken, and all of the results that you obtained.